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Veggie Power: 17 Delicious Lunch Ideas to Boost Your Day

Why Go Veggie?
There are countless reasons to incorporate more plant-based meals into your daily routine. Not only do they provide essential nutrients, but they’re also environmentally friendly and budget-friendly. Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian or just looking to mix things up, these lunch ideas will inspire you to get creative with veggies.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Arugula and Feta
Pasta salad gets a bad rep, but this Mediterranean version is a game-changer. With zesty flavors and fresh ingredients, it’s a far cry from Aunt Doris’ bland salad. Whip up a tasty veggie lunch with arugula, cucumber, tomato, avocado, and tangy feta.

The Ultimate Hummus and Veggie Sandwich
Ditch the deli meat and get creative with this stacked sandwich. Hummus, spinach, grated carrot, tomato, avocado, onion, and alfalfa sprouts come together for a flavorful and filling lunch.

10-Minute Healthy Cauliflower Rice
Add more veggies to your diet with this easy lunch medley. Cauliflower “rice” is a clever substitute, and when paired with broccoli, peas, carrots, and eggs, it makes for a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Crispy Chickpea Kale Salad
Massage that kale (it’s key!) and top it with roasted chickpeas, cooked quinoa, avocado slices, and a hard-boiled egg. Drizzle with lemon-tahini dressing for a delicious and healthy salad.

Rainbow Veggie Flatbread Pizza
Naan flatbreads make this veggie pizza a breeze to prepare. With stratified veggies in “Roy G. Biv” order, it’s almost too pretty to eat. Almost.

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos with Chipotle Sauce
DIY a burrito that rivals Chipotle’s with sweet potatoes, black beans, cheese, and a spicy sauce. Bring the heat with chipotle chiles and jalapeños.

Asian Crispy Tofu Salad
Spicy-sweet dressing made with sriracha, maple syrup, lemon juice, and olive oil gives this Asian-style salad a tangy flavor. Don’t forget the bean sprouts and radishes!

Lightened-Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ditch the canned soup and make a healthier, tastier version with broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, and sharp cheddar. Leave out the milk and cream for a lighter take.

Roasted Veggie Tzatziki Grain Bowl
Grain bowls are trendy for a reason – they’re the perfect lunch. This Mediterranean-inspired bowl features peppers, zucchini, chickpeas, and cauliflower mixed into quinoa.

Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Don’t be intimidated by spring rolls – a little practice makes perfect. Wrap up carrots, cabbage, peppers, and fresh herbs in rice paper wrappers and enjoy with peanut sauce.

Chunky Portobello Mushroom Burgers
Mushrooms are a great source of vitamin D, and these savory plant-based burgers pack protein and fiber from black beans. Make six burgers and stash a few in the freezer for later.

Very Veggie Lentil Bake
Lentils are a rockstar ingredient, packed with fiber, protein, and iron. Add them to your lunchtime routine with this casserole stuffed with leeks, peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, and cheddar cheese.

Korean Barbecue Tempeh Wraps
Bring novelty to your lunch hour with these Korean barbecue tempeh wraps. Bathe sturdy soy protein in Korean-style sauce and wrap it up with kimchi and veggies in a whole-wheat tortilla.

Kale and Beet Buckwheat Salad
Give buckwheat a try and pair it with kale, beets, carrots, and broccoli for a colorful and filling salad.

Easy Baked Veggie Quesadillas
Quesadillas are a marvelous veggie catchall. With gooey cheese holding them together, almost any vegetable can make itself comfortable within their melty margins.

Toasted Avocado and Bean Pitas
Mash avocados, spread on pita bread, and top with red kidney beans and vegan sour cream (or Greek yogurt). A simple yet satisfying lunch.

Summer Vegetable Skillet Hash
This one-dish meal is packed with nutrients and bursting with summertime veggies. Sautéed garden-fresh tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, and corn are topped with pillowy poached eggs.

These veggie-packed lunch ideas will inspire you to get creative and make the most of your midday meal. Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian or just looking to mix things up, there’s something for everyone on this list. So go ahead, take the veggie challenge, and transform your lunchtime routine!